5 South African celebrities making 2025 the year of motherhood

2025 has been a season of glowing announcements across South Africa’s entertainment scene, as some of the country’s most-loved media personalities and creatives reveal that they are expecting. From influencers to performers, these women are stepping into motherhood while continuing to shape culture, fashion, and music in powerful ways.

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Lesedi Mashale, PR and brand specialist. Image:Instagram/@lesedimashale

Lesedi Mashale, who has carved her own lane in media and fashion circles, is also glowing as she prepares for motherhood, frequently documenting her journey online and connecting with women across the continent.

Sho Madjozi - Musician/Author

Sho Madjozi, Musician and author Image:Instagram/@shomadjozi

Award-winning musician Sho Madjozi, celebrated for putting Tsonga culture on the global stage, announced her pregnancy in a Instagram couresel recently, also sharing a picture of her child, she managed to keep her pregnancy low key until she gave birth

Siya Buni - Content Creator

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Siya Bunny, a digital force who has built an empire through lifestyle content and motivational storytelling, also shared the news with her followers, with a short but beautiful quote "Another one, thank You"

Lulama Wolf - Visual Artist

Award winning visual artist, Lulama Wolf, Image:Instagram/@lulamawolf

Lulama Wolf, known for her effortless blend of art, fashion, and storytelling, recently revealed her pregnancy in a minimalist photo shoot that quickly went viral. Fans celebrated the moment, hailing it as an extension of her signature elegance.

Duma Ntando - Actress

Duma Ntando with her husband Una Rams, Image:Instagram/@dumantando

Finally, actress and TV personality Duma Ntando joined the growing list of expectant mothers, marking the moment with heartfelt words about family, growth, and legacy.

Together, these women represent a new wave of mothers redefining what it means to balance creativity, ambition, and motherhood, an inspiring reminder that 2025 is a year of both birth and rebirth in South African pop culture.